Holi Mahotsav 2010 - Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Australia

Kristina Keneally, New South Wales Premier
We are glad to learn that the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is organizing the Holi Mahotsav on
the 14th March 2010.
Holi is a celebration of the different colours denoting variety but yet reminding us of
the unity behind it. Mythologically, it is the burning of evil in the all consuming fire
like Holika (the demoness) did and protecting the purity of the virtuous (like Prahlada).
Today’s world needs the message of Unity in Diversity and the victory of Virtue and other
spiritual values very much.
May the inspiration of this great festival help us to achieve peace is our
I send my best wishes to everyone involved in this year’s Holi Mahotsav celebrations.
Holi Mahotsav is one of the most vibrant and colourful events on Sydney’s cultural
calendar.
This event is a celebration of Indian traditions where Australians of Indian and non-Indian
background can experience Indian culture, music, dance, food, spirituality and philosophy.
Holi Mahotsav is an ancient festival celebrated across the streets of India and the Sydney celebrations have
grown in popularity since they began eight years ago.
Once again, I wish everyone a happy and festive Holi Mahotsav.
Best wishes for the celebrations. Holi Mubarak Ho.
Message from Pravrajika Ajayaprana, President Ramakrishna
Sarada Vedanta Society of NSW
Very happy to know that the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan is organizing a celebration of the HOLI
festival in a very fitting manner, with RATHA YATRA, a serious meeting of V.I.Ps and
interesting entertainment programmes. The Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan has always been very
much involved in presenting the cultural and spiritual lore of India. May your attempt be
rewarded with great success.
Message from Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami
Maheshwarananda Founder of Yoga in Daily Life, the System
Blessed Selves, Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The significance of Holi is that victory of good over evil is achieved through unshakable
devotion for the Lord. That same unshakeable devotion is required today if humans are to
live sustainably on this planet and achieve lasting world peace.
Spirituality is the only answer to the world’s problems and revival of humanity’s ethical
and spiritual values is the only guiding force that will affect the necessary change we want
for humanity and Mother Earth. To re-awaken and re-commit to maintaining these values
is an obligation required by everyone if we are to achieve the ultimate victory of good
over evil.
If we want peace in the world, we must first have peace within. There must be mutual
respect, love, understanding and compassion, not only for other humans, but also for all
of nature and the creatures that live therein. Such mutual recognition is not bought in the market place, it can
only be cultivated within by treating others as we wish to be treated. Only this will awaken the sense of
universal accountability.
A Yogi would say, “Renounce and limit your needs”. Renounce greed, renounce anger, renounce duality and
narrow-thinking. Open the heart and give. Understand another’s feelings, understand another’s life situation
and grant them their rights. Give them happiness and forgiveness. Never violate anyone physically, mentally or